Nurse Coordinator

The George Institute; Randwick City Council; Hybrid; AUD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Flexible hours

Job summary

The George Institute is seeking a Part-time Nurse Coordinator to join the REVERSE Project Research team in South Western Sydney. You will support implementation of study protocols and contribute to high-quality health research in a flexible, hybrid environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating intervention delivery, data audits, and collaboration with GPs. Requires RN, primary care experience, and proficiency in EMR tools; 0.2 FTE with base salary and 12% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current APHRA registration and clinical experience.
• Experience in primary care settings or chronic disease management.
• Ability to learn and use primary care software including POLAR audit tools.

Responsibilities

• Participate in site initiation visits and collect site documents.
• Coordinate REVERSE intervention timelines and scheduling.
• Assist practices with data audits and recall prioritisation.
• Ensure adherence to the protocol and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Diabetes care

CKD care

CVD care

EMR software

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

REDCap

POLAR

EMR systems

Job description

The George Institute for Global Health was established in 1999 with a mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide, particularly undeserved populations by challenging the status quo and using innovative approaches to prevent and treat the world's biggest killers: non-communicable diseases and injury.

With offices in Australia, India and the UK we have over 1000 people with >400 projects in over 60 countries. We focus on the global health challenges that cause the greatest loss of life, the greatest impairment of life quality and the substantial economic burden particularly in resource-constrained settings.

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team

• Generous salary packaging and benefits increasing your take home pay
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
• YourFlex arrangements eg. Start/ finish times, purchase leave and location
• A global, diverse inclusive team committing to making impact

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work

We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, mature-aged and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

• Part Time Opportunity (0.2FTE - 1 Day per week)
• South Western Sydney
• 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
• Hybrid Working Environment (Work from Home/ On-Site GP Practices)

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

Base Salary of $97k Base per annum plus 12% superannuation and access to Smart Salary Packaging benefits. As a Not-for-Profit employee, you'll have access to salary packaging options that can reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay. To calculate the full benefit to you based on your individual circumstances please visit www.smart.com.au.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a part-time Nurse Coordinator to join The George Institute's REVERSE Project Research team and play a key role in delivering impactful health research.

Working closely with researchers and general practices across South Western Sydney, the REVERSE Nurse Coordinator will support the implementation of the REVERSE study protocol and intervention, helping to ensure high-quality project delivery and achievement of study objectives.

This role will play a key role contributing to the successful setup, coordination and delivery of research activities in line with best practice standards and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Participate in site initiation visits and facilitate the collection of site documents
• Coordinate the timeline and scheduling of the REVERSE intervention
• Assist practices in conducting practice data (POLAR) audits
• Assist practices in prioritising patients for recall and review
• File review of patient records and document the REVERSE protocol recommendations for monitoring and management
• Prepare audit data for workshops and meetings
• Work with practices to develop individual practice plans
Ensure adherence to the research protocol and that the study is conducted and complies with all regulatory, state, national and internationally accepted guidelines for Good Clinical Practice in research (ICH GCP)
• Ensuring timely and accurate data collection and completion of relevant audits, surveys, consent forms.
• Prepare site folders, including developing templates where required
• Maintaining accurate records
• Cooperate with monitoring and/or auditing activities when required
• Participate in Project meetings, report on progress at responsible sites
• Provide reports with recommendations (based on evidence based guidelines) to GPs is part of the role

Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience of caring for patients with Type 2 Diabetes, CKD or CVD or primary care setting
• Experience managing electronic medical records and willing to learn primary care practice software including the POLAR audit tool
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability around the needs of the general practice potentially attending on different days each week.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
• Demonstrated effective communication, time management, administrative and organisational skills
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, with ability to influence others to achieve common goals
• NSW drivers' license and ability to travel to sites
• Ability to work well autonomously, with demonstrated ability to collaborate in small teams or with a wide range of varying stakeholders
• Strong focus on producing the highest quality of work and on ensuring optimum accuracy of outputs
• Maintain participant confidentiality and data security
• Proficiency in English language
• Sensitivity to and an understanding of the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patients
• COVID vaccination evidence in line with current requirements
• 2022 Flu Vaccinations (or willingness to obtain)
• Based in Sydney

Experience using REDCap, conducting audits within primary care settings and a sound understanding of research consent processes will be highly regarded.

The Closing Date for applications is Friday 9th October, 2026

Our successful candidate(s) for this opportunity will be requested to submit an Australian Criminal History check and a Working With Children Check as part of their application.

The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this role. Candidates requiring sponsorship for employment will not be considered.